WorksheetsContemporary Issues - Sustainable Farming & Food Security
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 8mins
The word 'sustainable' means
to be able to continue over a longer period of time
use everything at once
throw things into the ocean
goes on forever
Choose the sustainable option.
Throwing away food
Composting food
Which SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICE is shown?
Hydroponics
In-situ Rainwater Harvesting
Planting in hollows
Vertical gardens
Click the examples of SOCIAL BENEFITS of sustainable farming. (Hint: There are 3 answers here!)
Better health and nutrition
Community building, shared language & culture
More jobs for people
Better lifestyle
Click on the ECONOMIC BENEFITS of sustainable farming. (Hint: There are 3 answers here!)
Increased exports or trade opportunities
Increased cost of fertilizers and seeds
More employment opportunities
More disposable (extra) income
Click on the ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS of sustainable farming. (Hint: There are 3 answers here!)
More job opportunities
Improved soil and water quality
Less fertilizer and water needed
Improved quality of crops
Food security means access to
any type of food
safe, nutritious food to sustain a healthy lifestyle
available food and the knowledge to prepare that food
enough healthy food to sustain a safe lifestyle
Developed countries are more vulnerable to food insecurity.
True
False
The six main factors that negatively impact food security (challenges to food production) are
Water scarcity; increased rainfall; threats from non-native species; competition for land; the use of land for fuel instead of food; armed conflict
Rainfall variability; climate change; threats from non-native species; competition for land; the use of land for fuel instead of food; armed conflict
Threats from non-native species; exporting of food; trade agreements; competition for land; the use of land for fuel instead of food; armed conflict
Water scarcity; climate change; threats from non-native species; competition for land; the use of land for fuel instead of food; armed conflict
Water scarcity is the lack of access to enough safe, clean water to fulfill everyday needs. Water scarcity mainly effects food security because
Competition for water can lead to shortages and when there is not adequate water, food security is put at risk.
Water is needed for people to cook, wash and drink.
Massive amounts of water are needed for agriculture and leisure activities.
Prolonged periods of drought can cause soil erosion.
“Food miles” refers to
distance to the nearest food store.
how much money is made by foreign food producers.
the distance in which food is transported from production to the consumers.
Size of fields needed for food production.
Sustainable communities do not promote social cohesion and inclusion.
True
False
